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Mediates Coal Strike
Strike by the United Mine Workers of America in eastern Pennsylvania for higher wages, shorter work hours and recognition. -
Hepburn Act
The Hepburn Act increased the authority of the Interstate Commerce Commission over railroads and other types of carriers. It provided reasonable rates, and established routes. -
Ballinger-Pinchot Controversy
Taft fired Pinchot for accusing Ballinger of benefiting business interest at expense of US natural resources. -
Payne-Aldrich Tariff
A bill that wanted to lower tariffs, counter acted with the Dingley Tariff. -
17th Amendment
The 17th amendment is passed that says each state will have 2 senators that the people will vote for. -
16th Amendment
The 16th amendment is passed that says congress can collect taxes on incomes or from wherever without sharing to the states. -
Dollar Diplomacy
A term used to describe America's efforts to further its foreign policy in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans -
Louis Brandeis Other People's Money
Brandeis' thesis was that the large banking houses were collaborating with business to create trust in America's Major industries.
